What was life REALLY like growing up in the 80s?

No smartphones, no social media, no GPS… just real connections, wild stories, and unforgettable moments.

In this episode of Sugar, Spice, and Spirits, we take a hilarious and nostalgic walk through the 80s—covering everything from big hair, mixtapes, and Boone’s Farm… to prank calls, party lines, and life before the internet.

We’re talking:

How we actually dated before texting

The truth about 80s fashion (yes… shoulder pads 😅)

Music, mixtapes, and MTV memories

What kids today will NEVER understand

What we’ve gained… and what we’ve lost

If you grew up in the 80s or 90s, this episode will hit HARD.

And if you didn’t… buckle up. You missed a lot.

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TIMESTAMPS (You said always include these 👍)

00:00 – Vanilla Ice throwback intro (yes, we went there)

01:30 – Welcome + what this episode is about

02:30 – Sip of the Day: Boone’s Farm Strawberry Hill 🍷

04:30 – 80s drinks, parties, and bad decisions

06:30 – Trash can punch & high school memories

08:00 – 80s fashion: big hair, Aquanet & shoulder pads

12:00 – Payless, Z Cavaricci & iconic outfits

15:30 – Phones before smartphones (you had to WAIT 😳)

18:00 – Rotary phones, prank calls & party lines

22:00 – Life before internet & school research struggles

25:00 – Music: mixtapes, MTV & burning CDs

30:00 – Dating before texting & social media

35:00 – Passing notes & real communication

38:00 – Pagers, codes & “creative” arguments

42:00 – High school culture & cliques

46:00 – Parenting, discipline & how things changed

50:00 – What we gained vs what we lost

55:00 – Final thoughts + why the 80s still matter

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Are you overpaying your mortgage and don’t even know it?

In this episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast, we break down how homeowners are unknowingly burning thousands of dollars through insurance, property taxes, and escrow mismanagement—and how to stop it immediately.

In this episode, Natalie Pilkinton, Mindy Price, and Kelly Williams dive into one of the most overlooked financial leaks for homeowners:

If you’ve ever:

Complained about your mortgage going up 📈

Felt blindsided by escrow increases

Trusted your insurance agent without questioning it

Never protested your property taxes

…this episode is your wake-up call.

💡 Natalie shares real strategies that saved her $5,000/year on insurance, plus actionable steps to:

Shop your insurance like a pro

Protest your property taxes (even if you’ve never done it before)

Understand escrow before it wrecks your monthly payment

Maximize homestead and tax exemptions

This is not theory—this is real-world, money-saving strategy every homeowner needs to hear.

00:00 – Welcome to Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast

Texas property taxes explained

How to protest property taxes in Texas

How to lower your mortgage payment

Homeowners insurance tips

Escrow account explained

Homestead exemption Texas

Reduce property taxes legally

Save money on homeowners insurance

Real estate financial tips for homeowners

 Send this episode to every homeowner who complains about their mortgage but hasn’t done anything about it.

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Entrepreneurs talk about making money.

In this episode of the Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Cordle; tax architect, entrepreneur, investor, and creator of the HeyDrew App; to unpack the strategies wealthy entrepreneurs use to legally minimize taxes and build real generational wealth. 

Andrew shares insights from working with high-net-worth entrepreneurs and business owners, explaining why most entrepreneurs stay stuck in the same financial cycle… even when their businesses are growing.

We talk about:

Andrew also discusses what he's seeing from the IRS and how AI is about to change tax audits forever.

If you're an entrepreneur, investor, or business owner; this conversation could change how you think about money.

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Catch Andrew Cordle and other world-class entrepreneurs live at the Aspire Business Tour.

Featuring speakers like Eddie Wilson, Andrew Cordle, Codie Sanchez, Mr Wonderful, Marcus Lemonis and more.

Learn more about Aspire:

Welcome to the Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast;  where business, real estate, leadership, and life collide.

Hosted by:

We bring real conversations with entrepreneurs, leaders, and investors; all while sharing a great drink.

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0:00 Intro – Meet Andrew Cordle

Where is Becky Beard?

For 40 years, her family has searched for answers.

In this special on-location episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast, we step outside the studio and into an active investigation in Brazoria County, Texas. We join Brittany Beard Pipkin and family to memorialize Becky and continue the fight to bring her home.

This case is evolving. A conviction happened. Time was served. But the truth is still incomplete.

If you know something — now is the time.

Welcome to Sugar, Spice & Spirits; where we talk Business, Real Estate, Life… and sometimes the stories that matter most.

We start with a Sip of the Day and dive into real conversations that impact real people.

00:00 – A very different episode, on location

Missing since: March 1–2, 1986

Age at disappearance: 22

Last known locations: Excalibur Club → Surfside → Clute, Texas

Status: Active investigation

Body: Never recovered

A conviction occurred. But closure has not.

If you have information; even something small; please come forward.

Official Website:

Facebook:

Direct Contact (Facebook):

Brittany Beard Pipkin

Carol Mize

Law Enforcement:

Brazoria County District Attorney’s Office

Clute Police Department

Anonymous tips are welcome.

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What happens when you build, scale, and sell multiple companies… only to realize success doesn’t equal fulfillment?

In this powerful episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we sit down with Eddie Wilson — entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and host of Impact Podcast — to unpack:

This is not your typical business podcast. This is about alignment, purpose, and what really matters when the spotlight fades.

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00:00 – Why We Call Him the “King of Exits”

You can build wealth, sell companies, and still feel empty if you aren’t aligned with purpose.

“As long as you’re chasing money, it will always elude you.”

Financial IQ is important.

You won’t regret missing a deal.

Don’t live in regret.

Whatever is in your heart; chase it with reckless abandon.

What hit you hardest?

We read every comment.

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Eddie Wilson interview

#Entrepreneurship

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You’ve got three 50-year-old women, Epcot, margaritas, Viking coffee, and a mic. If that doesn’t hook you… we need to talk. This episode is light, fun, slightly tipsy, and sneakily deep. It’s about birthdays, joy, maturity (or lack thereof), corporate grind, inner child energy, and why chasing success without living is a bad investment.

In Episode 30 of Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we celebrate milestone birthdays at Walt Disney World’s Epcot drinking around the world, people watching, and having a few honest conversations about joy, maturity, and not waiting for “someday.” From margaritas in Mexico to Viking coffee in Norway, this episode is full of laughter, real-life reflections, and one big takeaway: Stop chasing success at the expense of living. Make your own joy. Take the trip. Create the memories. Whether your happy place is Disney, the beach, the mountains, or Mexico, the lesson is the same. Don’t wait until you “arrive” to enjoy your life. This one is fun, lighthearted, and unexpectedly powerful.

EPISODE TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to Epcot: Birthday Celebrations Begin 00:20 – Turning 50 & “Half a Century” Energy

01:05 – Why Disney Brings Out the Inner Child

01:45 – The Joy of Watching Others Experience Joy

02:07 – Sip of the Day: Margaritas, Viking Coffee & Dragon Tea

02:47 – If You Don’t Have Fun Here… It’s On You

03:30 – Letting Go of Work & Real Life Stress

04:03 – Sacrifice vs. Shared Joy

05:19 – “How Do I Mature?” (We’re Still Working On It)

05:45 – Chasing Wealth vs. Enjoying the Journey

06:23 – Conspiracy Theories & Underground Tunnels (Of Course)

06:56 – The Eddie Lesson: Don’t Regret What You Didn’t Do

07:29 – The Real Reason We’re Here 08:16 – Final Thoughts: Follow Your Heart & Create the Memories

08:22 – Cheers to 50 & Living Fully

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We start with a margarita we may or may not be calling the “Baby-Making Margarita”  (and yes… it might also be the “Call an Uber” margarita).

Then we go deep into a conversation a lot of people avoid:

how our beliefs about having kids change over time, why more people are choosing childfree, what infertility is really like emotionally, how faith plays into the waiting, and the very real “is it too late?” panic.

This episode may be triggering for some. We’re not doctors—if this topic hits close to home, please talk to your physician or a licensed professional.

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💬 Question for you: Have your feelings about kids changed as you’ve gotten older?

Resources mentioned (for show notes):

BetterHelp (Online therapy platform)

Talkspace (Online therapy platform)

Psychology Today Therapist Directory (Online directory)

Pew Research Center (Research organization)

https://www.pewresearch.org

Waiting in Hope (Faith-based nonprofit/charity)

Referenced as a church-connected resource offering support and materials for people on an infertility journey.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association (Organization)

Pregnancy After Loss Support (Organization)

Cheers to you—whatever your journey is. 

Chapters / timeline (based on your transcript)

00:00 Welcome back (Mindy, Kelly, Natalie)

00:08 “Baby-Making Margarita” + newsletter tease

01:42 Disclaimer + why this topic matters

03:00 How perspectives shift: from “everyone should” to “it’s okay not to”

06:30 Kelly’s pregnancy experience (no glam photos 😂)

09:00 Natalie: pregnancies, delivery trauma, and “bonus baby”

13:20 Kelly: worry, legacy pressure, choice vs. “can’t”

16:50 Support resources + validating the feelings

17:30 Pew stats: reasons people don’t want children

21:32 Kids in public + the headphones PSA rant 🎧

25:13 New mom on a plane story + grace

30:49 “Maybe baby… is it too late?” and options today

34:44 Reading a friend’s infertility journey (faith + heartbreak)

40:39 Faith-based support resource: Waiting in Hope

42:38 Nutrition tangent: keto/fasting + fertility talk

48:44 What NOT to say: unsolicited advice that hurts

54:50 Solo parenting + support systems

57:39 Role models and mentorship (strong people around kids)

1:00:52 You’re not alone

1:01:11 Cheers + wrap

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In this episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits, we sit down with real estate powerhouse Hilary Kreschollek, who turned a $35,000 Zillow listing into a portfolio of 60 rental units, a 300-door property management company, and 31 flipped houses.

Hilary shares her journey from tech sales to full-time real estate investing, how she scaled conservatively, and why she believes sales, construction, or finance skills are the keys to success in real estate.

We dive into:

If you’re thinking about investing in real estate, growing your portfolio, or escaping the W-2 grind, this episode is packed with lessons you can apply immediately.

☕ Grab your coffee or cocktail and join us for another episode of Sugar, Spice & Spirits – where we talk life, business, and real estate with just the right amount of spice.

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In this episode of the Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest challenges facing organizations today: leading five generations in the workplace at the same time.

From Baby Boomers to Gen Z, leadership expectations have changed, and many companies are struggling to keep teams engaged, motivated, and connected. With employee engagement at historic lows and trust in leadership declining, this episode tackles what modern leadership really looks like in today’s multi-generational workforce.

We discuss:

✔ Why empathy is not weakness

✔ How to mentor across generations

✔ The leadership gap facing Gen Z and Millennials

✔ Why most people quit their boss, not their job

✔ How clarity beats comfort in leadership

✔ Coaching vs criticizing

✔ How to let teams fail safely and grow

✔ Why trust and communication are at crisis levels

✔ The future of remote work and flexible workplaces

Plus, we kick things off with our Sip of the Day — a creamy vanilla espresso martini from Bing Pizzeria & Draft House — because leadership lessons go down smoother with caffeine and cocktails.

Whether you’re a business owner, manager, team leader, or just trying to survive Slack with three generations of coworkers, this episode gives you practical tools you can use immediately.

If you lead people… this episode is for you.

Sip of the Day

Creamy Vanilla Espresso Martini from Bing Pizzeria & Draft House in Alvin, Texas.

TIMESTAMPS (YouTube Chapters)

00:00 – Welcome to Sugar, Spice & Spirits

00:41 – Sip of the Day: Espresso Martini from Bing Pizzeria

01:46 – Life updates & Nashville trip

03:34 – Real estate wins & leadership presentation

05:30 – Why leadership is struggling today

06:40 – Five generations in the workplace explained

07:50 – Empathy vs weakness in leadership

09:14 – Seek first to understand (Stephen Covey)

11:12 – Why leadership development matters

12:36 – Gen Z & Millennials and the leadership gap

14:25 – Job hopping vs growth mindset

15:40 – Right people in the right seats

16:51 – Toxic leadership and culture damage

18:40 – Cross-generational mentoring strategy

21:24 – Why employees quit their boss

23:00 – Real workplace morale stories

25:32 – Loyalty and education in the workforce

26:46 – Trust gap in leadership

28:50 – Team building that actually works

30:12 – Remote work and leadership challenges

32:07 – Gen Z and flexible work environments

34:00 – Collaboration over control

35:51 – The human side of leadership

37:13 – Creativity vs scrolling culture

39:45 – Flex office spaces and unintended consequences

41:28 – Clarity over comfort

42:47 – Communication crisis in companies

44:48 – Coaching vs criticizing

47:56 – Feedback vs annual reviews

49:21 – Let them fail safely

51:14 – Participation trophies & workforce impact

52:33 – Bridging generational gaps

54:42 – Evolving as a leader

56:28 – Creating a culture people want to stay in

57:32 – How to connect with Mindy & the podcast

58:11 – Cheers & closing

Resources Mentioned

The Motive – Patrick Lencioni

Dare to Lead – Brené Brown

Start With Why – Simon Sinek

The Coaching Habit – Michael Bungay Stanier

Multipliers – Liz Wiseman

Deloitte Gen Z & Millennial Workplace Survey

Gallup State of the Workplace

SHRM Workplace Studies

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Guest Speaking & Coaching: [email protected]

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Welcome back to Sugar, Spice & Spirits Podcast — recorded live from Texas Hideout (North Houston) with your hosts Kelly Williams, Mindy Price, and Natalie Pilkinton. Don't forget to subscribe so we can keep bringing you the tea. 

In this episode, we pour a Bandito Mojito and dive into the real-life chaos of dating again - whether you’re navigating relationships after divorce, rebuilding after losing a spouse, or trying to date with kids, blended families, and real responsibilities.

We talk about what changes when you date in your 20s vs 30s vs 40s vs 50s, why peace is the new sexy, and how to spot the difference between being alone and being lonely. Natalie shares how dating apps like Bumble actually played out in real life (yes, in a dance hall), and Kelly opens up about being thrown back into dating after losing her husband to cancer - and what it takes to find love again without losing yourself.

We also cover “yellow light” conversations (how to test where you stand without begging for clarity), why you should believe people when they tell you what they want, and the importance of communication in every relationship stage.

Keywords

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Subscribe for more episodes on relationships, real life, mindset, and the conversations people actually have off-camera.

Cheers to you. 

Timestamps (YouTube Chapters)

00:00 Intro — welcome back + where we are (Texas Hideout, North Houston)

00:27 The vibe at Texas Hideout + why it’s a fun venue

00:45 Sip of the Day: Bandito Mojito

01:11 Today’s topic: dating, relationships, and modern expectations

03:21 Kelly’s story: back in dating after 16-year marriage + widowhood

04:20 What people want in their 50s vs their 20s/30s

05:00 Peace over chaos (and why calm is attractive)

07:49 Companionship vs chemistry — what matters later in life?

08:47 Mindy on long-term marriage (it’s not perfect — it’s commitment)

11:59 Marriage myths: “perfect” relationships & real communication

14:26 Dating is a game — navigating intensity, loneliness, and boundaries

16:10 Alone vs lonely — learning to be okay with yourself

23:23 Natalie: dating after a long relationship + church/singles groups

24:55 Dating apps & scammers (Coffee Meets Bagel stories)

26:10 Bumble meet-cute at Big Texas (and the checklist plot twist)

28:34 Are you on the same page? Compatibility vs commitment

31:10 Divine timing + when it feels “easy” (but you’re finally ready)

31:54 Don’t let the wrong person occupy your space

32:23 Stop being someone’s option (hard truth)

33:14 The “void” relationship — necessary vs healthy

35:00 Believe what people tell you (no savior complexes)

39:10 The 12-month rule after major life trauma (death/divorce/job loss)

42:31 “Am I just a plus one?” — the commitment conversation

43:30 Matt Boggs “yellow light” questions to test the energy

46:05 Rejection, ghosting & emotional patterns

48:06 Stop overgiving + stop waiting by the phone

50:13 Set expectations clearly (plus one vs committed relationship)

51:09 Wrap-up + subscribe + cheers

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What’s the hardest part about dating today - the apps, the baggage, or the emotional whiplash?